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Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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Private beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; seafood
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

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655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Clearwater Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sand Key Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Poolside Room, Accessible, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Accessible, No Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

1 King Bed, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Balcony, No Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, No Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

1 King Bed, Patio, No View, Accessible, No Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/bathtub, hydromassage showerhead, free toiletries

2 Queen Beds, Balcony, City View, No Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, No Smoking

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds, Family Suite, Partial Ocean View, No Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Clearwater Beach

With a stay at Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, Ascend Hotel Collection in Clearwater Beach, you'll be on the beach, steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and a 4-minute drive from Sand Key Park. .This beach hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Tampa Bay and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Clearwater Beach.

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pier 60 Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clearwater Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sand Key Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marina Cantina - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Shephard's Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crabby's Beachwalk Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Frenchys South Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Badfins Food + Brew - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, Ascend Hotel Collection

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Sand Key Park
Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 91 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Clearwater Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 48-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite with seafood at Cabanas Coastal Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Cabanas Coastal Grill - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Cabanas Beachside Bar - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 25 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cabanas Beachside Bar
  • Cabanas Coastal Grill

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 10.65 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 25 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges a daily fee for use of beach umbrellas and chairs.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve truck parking.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Quality Beach
Quality Hotel Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Beach Resort
Quality Beach Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel Resort
Quality Clearwater Beach
Quality Hotel on the Beach
Quality Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort
Winter the Dolphins Beach Club, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel

Dolphin Sands Clearwater Beach, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall Good Stay

Winter the Dolphin's was a treat. Even though there was overcast the entire time, my son still enjoyed the pool. It was great having a balcony, although quite small. It was nice being able to access Hampton's rooftop restaurant/bar right next door. The view was amazing. We only stayed one night but it was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisset

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach area, fun back bar with live music. Service at front bar Friday night was exceptional, staff at back bar on Saturday: slower service, lots of empties sitting on tables. Back barcloses @8pm, front bar @9pm 😞. Bartenders after the back bar closed on Saturday were yelling and cursing at each other about who should do what. One acknowledged that we were still sitting there, then continued on. Nice pillows, cute giftshop, close to shops/places to eat...can walk to variety of things.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice by the water

Little mini vacation for my wife her Mother’s Day gift from me.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy, Springfield

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t get into the pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location

Stayed at the Winter Dolphin for a long weekend. Thoroughly enjoyed it love that it was small and quaint and walking distance to many different restaurants and the beach location can’t be beat just steps away from the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was slightly hard to find from the street. The elevator was showing some wear.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have good service in general
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

3 Generations

Our room over looked the Parking garage and gavebus a small water view. It was great with the exception of noise from guess returning to hotel. Also wish we had access to the sister Hotel next door piol as it stayed open till 10pm ours was dusk to dawn and no way near as nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shay

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen, Pembroke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiffany and the entire staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. We stayed in the family suite and it was plenty big enough for 3 kids and 2 adults. The main room had 2 queens and the other room had 2 twins. It had two separate rooms, but with an open doorway. There was only one small bathroom which was challenging at times, but it was fine. I had read other reviews saying the parking garage was tight and crowded so I was worried about that, but it was totally fine. We had an xl SUV and never a problem navigating or finding parking. We were able to walk everywhere except when we took a couple of excursions out of Clearwater beach. The only disappointment was that the Tiki bar was closed and there was a little pop up tent serving drinks instead and sometimes the line was long and hot and very slow moving. Wishing we had been informed about this ahead of time as it was not posted on FB or website. We brought our own beach chairs, so we wouldn’t have to rent them and also we never really just sat on the beach all day. Having our own little beach was great! We had 3 manatees swim right next to us! Very cool. Food at Cabanas was good and super convenient.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The propert
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time here! The trolley was free at the time of our stay but we walked almost everywhere! Jet ski rental was right next door at Shepards, so very convenient! The pool bar was under construction but they made do with a pop up tent! The staff was friendly! We had our 3 boys with us (17,17, and 7) and we all had the best time. I would come back in a heart beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room to the Pool and the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

McKenna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Decent hotel but every time we approached a female front staff member (2 of them specifically), they acted like it was an inconvenience to them to help us. Customer service was overall terrible. It was clear they did not want to be there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel rooms and lobby/ hallway need updating. Old smelling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Was great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best part of this hotel is the short beach. It is a very easy beach to get to, I have some mobility issues and it is just perfect. A great beach for children. They have food and bar service, also on the beach and Candice went above and beyond with her great service. Tiffany at the front desk was also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach and pool were Soo close together,please send me promotional info
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mycah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing little hotel. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daiana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So far i love it, we check in to late at night but they let me have my car until a little late after checkout on that way i can enjoy the pool and the beach, i love it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Marilyn, Punta Gorda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was old dirty and walls were like paper.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025